TOMATO PARMESAN SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS

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Hands Down...This is the best tomato soup I have ever tried and that is saying a lot because I am a self proclaimed tomato soup critic. This is slightly chunky so if you prefer to blend it a hand blender works wonders. The grilled cheese croutons are a favorite for kids and adults alike!

Provided by Cathy Jacobsen @Cathycooks2

Categories     Cream Soups

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoon(s) butter
1 small onion chopped
2 stalk(s) celery chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
1 clove(s) garlic chopped
1 teaspoon(s) oregano dried
1 tablespoon(s) basil dried
4 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour
2 can(s) organic chopped tomatoes and liquid
4 cup(s) chicken stock
1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
2 cup(s) half and half
1 cup(s) parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 3 qt saucepan. Add Onions, Celery and Carrots,Garlic Oregano and Basil. Cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften. Add flour and cook for 3-4 minutes until light brown in color.
  • Add tomatoes with liquid ,then add Chicken Stock. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are soft and soup has thickened. Add salt, Pepper, Parmesan and half & half.
  • For Grilled Cheese Croutons: Cut crusts off any type of sandwich bread, place a slice of cheddar in the middle and butter the outside. Grill on a griddle of saute pan until cheese is melted and the bread is toasted. Slice into 1-2 "cubes and place on top of the soup. Serve immediately

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